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Despite some notable names like Dropbox and Spotify, 2018 turned out just to be a so-so year for tech IPOs. That trend softened even further in the fourth quarter thanks to global economic concerns, political uncertainty, and stock market volatility. Which means conditions heading into 2019 are not exactly ripe. That said, the top 8 […]

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A popular smart security system maker has ignored warnings from security researchers that its flagship device has several serious vulnerabilities, including allowing anyone access to the company’s central store of customer-uploaded video recordings. The researchers at 0DayAllDay found that Guardzilla’s top-selling indoor wireless security system contains a set of hardcoded keys that can be easily […]

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Google has scrambled to remove third-party apps that led users to child porn sharing groups on WhatsApp in the wake of TechCrunch’s report about the problem last week. We contacted Google with the name of one these apps and evidence that it and others offered links to WhatsApp groups for sharing child exploitation imagery. Following […]

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[embedded content] What the heck is “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch”? It’s probably not just a regular episode of the critically acclaimed science fiction anthology series. Netflix has been pretty cryptic about it, only announcing its existence last week, ahead of a December 28 release. Given the reported 5 hour, 12 minute runtime, “Bandersnatch” may be the […]

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The year 2018 may be remembered for its many launches, from to . But for every new entrant to the technology industry, there was probably at least one company or product that went in the opposite direction. As we approach the end of another turbulent year for tech, here’s a brief look back at some of […]

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was busy in 2018. The venture firm had $7 billion under management and invested $650 million this year. It made 70 new and follow-on investments, with 14 noteworthy liquidity events (acquisitions or initial public offerings). Norwest’s portfolio now boasts 140 active companies, and its big deals included the , , and . Norwest also closed […]

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Looking for a new Google Assistant-imbued, Dolby Atmos-driven soundbar to drive your living room setup’s sound? Look no further than LG’s refreshed portfolio. The Seoul electronics giant today unveiled a trio of new models — the SL10YG, SL9YG, and SL8YG — ahead of the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show next month in Las Vegas, and they look to […]

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Regardless of the industry, project managers are in increasingly high demand. Companies of all types and sizes are interested in hiring talented and trained managers who can help exceed goals, inspire teams, and eliminate waste — and these companies are rewarding these management professionals with lucrative payouts. The will give you the skills you need […]

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The Indian government is playing the role of festive party pooper for Walmart and Amazon after it announced new regulations that look set to impede the U.S. duo’s efforts to grow their businesses in India. Online commerce in the country is tipped to surpass $100 billion per year by 2022 up from $35 billion today […]

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This past year may not have been quite the international breakthrough Huawei executives had wanted, but it still turned out to be pretty darn good, despite an for the Chinese tech giant. Two developments on Thursday perfectly encapsulated the whipsaw year Huawei has experienced. First, , the company said 2018 revenue is projected to be $108.5 […]

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